Tag: Coping
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5 Common Meditation Myths Dispelled
If you think meditation is about emptying your mind, think again. Here are some of the most common misconceptions dispelled! Myth #1: You have to completely clear your mind to have a successful meditation practice It isn’t is not about emptying our mind and stopping our thoughts – this actually creates more stress for ourselves!…
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Healthy Coping for Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be stressful and can be triggering. Learn some healthy coping strategies to cope with the Holidays.
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How to cope with life transitions
It seems like for many of us this year, we’ve gone through some major transitions in our life. For some it’s moving to a new city or state, or starting a new position, and for others it might be a change in a relationship or the loss of one. A life transition can be something…
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What we can learn from indigenous Mexican healer, Maria Sabina Magdalena Garcia
What we can learn from the wisdom of indigenous Mexican healer, Maria Sabina Magdalena Garcia
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3 Simple Ways to Access Inner Calm & Resilience
Here are 3 simple ways to help you navigate daily stressors or life challenges and tap into the deep reservoir of calmness and resilience for yourself and those around you.
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How to quick-start your mindfulness practice today
It might seem intimidating to get started with a mindfulness practice. Just know that’s why it is called a ‘practice’. Just like how many of us grew up not knowing how to surf or ride a bike and had to practice, mindfulness is also a practice. It is a skill that can be learned and…
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20 Mantras to use when Anxiety shows up
Your mind is going 100 mph. Your heart is racing and your muscles get tense. You feel a knot in your stomach or in your throat. Your thoughts begin to spiral and suddenly you feel so overwhelmed and out of control. Anxiety can feel like it takes complete control over us and there’s nothing we…
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Holistic therapy: Hierbabuena Tea for Stress & Pain
When we think about expanding pathways to healing by exploring holistic and cultural knowledge, I want to share with you one of my grandmother’s indigenous healing practice using a natural herb that has medicinal properties for the mind and body. Hierbabuena (good herb) is a very powerful herbal plant that is beneficial in alleviating pain…
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What is Mindfulness?
Consider this: How often do you catch your mind wandering while you are driving home from work or eating lunch and begin to think about: “What am I going to do this weekend? I should have picked up some groceries yesterday. What am I going to buy my best friend for her birthday?” Our mind…
Michelle Zaragoza, LCSW 